Millennials prioritize workplace flexibility and reject a stiff structure in their place of employment, according to a recent survey from American Express. A full 75 percent U.S. millennials surveyed said that businesses should “be flexible and fluid” regarding work environment and “not enforce a rigid structure on employees.”

The days of punching the clock five days a week have ended – teleworking is easier than ever, and there’s mutual benefit to be found in loosening workplace rigidity. A happy, productive worker won’t mind putting in late hours on a Thursday evening, provided they can take an extra hour to sleep in on a slow Monday morning….

An intense focus on the work accomplished, as opposed to the hours worked, will ultimately benefit the entire marketplace – no matter the job. So long as their output is market-driven, the most successful employee in any given role will be happier without a strict 9-to-5 policy.

Of course, many professions can’t adapt in this way; lawyers bill by the hour and government agencies and nonprofits have specific hours of operation. There will be exceptions, but every workplace should strive to prioritize the output-driven model. If they don’t, it will only be hurting their bottom line and excommunicating the largest generational group in the American workforce.